Daily Economic Reports

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reaffirmed the institution’s cautious stance on Thursday, announcing that interest rates will remain unchanged at the March policy meeting. The decision underscores the ECB’s determination to balance inflation control with fragile growth, as geopolitical tensions continue to reshape the global economic landscape. Lagarde emphasized …

U.S. stock futures edged lower on Thursday, as a sharp spike in oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. By 06:43 ET (10:43 GMT): Dow futures fell 67 points (0.2%) S&P 500 futures declined 0.2% Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.3% Oil-driven inflation fears …

Oil prices jumped sharply on Thursday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) briefly crossing the $100 per barrel mark, as escalating attacks on energy infrastructure heightened fears of prolonged supply disruptions in the Middle East. By 23:57 ET (03:57 GMT), Brent crude surged 4.3% to $111.97 per barrel, while WTI rose …

European stock markets moved lower on Thursday, as investors turned cautious ahead of key central bank decisions and mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. By 04:17 ET (08:17 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 1.2%, while: Germany’s DAX dropped 1.6% France’s CAC 40 declined 1.1% The U.K.’s FTSE 100 …

Gold prices edged slightly higher in Asian trading on Thursday but remained under pressure below key levels, as rising inflation concerns and uncertainty over interest rates continued to weigh on the metal. By 01:47 ET (05:47 GMT), spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,833.60 per ounce, while gold futures fell 1.3% …

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday, in line with expectations, while signaling growing caution over inflation risks tied to rising energy prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. The central bank left its overnight call rate at 0.75%, with the decision backed by nearly all members …

The US Dollar strengthened on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.50%–3.75%. While the move was widely anticipated, the central bank’s hawkish tone and projections of only two rate cuts across 2026 and 2027 gave the currency fresh momentum. Earlier in the North American …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a candid assessment of the U.S. economy, painting a picture of resilience mixed with uncertainty. He noted that consumer spending remains firm and business investment is expanding, yet housing activity continues to lag. Powell emphasized that labor demand has clearly weakened, though other labor …

The US Federal Reserve decided to leave its key interest rate unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% during its March meeting, signaling a cautious approach as the economy navigates mixed signals. At a post-meeting press conference, the Fed emphasized that the current policy stance remains appropriate, supporting steady economic growth while monitoring risks …

The European Central Bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at its upcoming meeting, keeping the deposit rate unchanged at 2.00% for a sixth consecutive time. But while the decision itself is unlikely to surprise anyone, all eyes will be on the tone — and there are growing …